Hankow, June 27.
Low-lying areas in the Wu-Han Area are inundated as a result of the torrential rains during the past week. The downpour did not cease until last night but by that time had added another 15 inches to. the level of the Yangtze River.
The watermark at the Customs now registers 38 ft. 2 in. dein only 8 in. below last year's recor Reports from up-river state, that the River {s also rising at Ichang, Chungking and other ports. - Local authorities are taking emergency measures at all. danger points.—Kuo Mi Ploods are already re Kiangsi. various districts
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